The 2013 regular session adjourned April 28. A special session began May 13 - budget writers and caucus leadership are negotiating an agreement before other members are called back to Olympia to vote on a final budget.Dave Hayes Home | About Dave | Dave’s Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 10th Legislative District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, By now, I’m sure you are aware of the collapse last night of the north section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit Continue reading
Norma Smith Home | About Norma | Norma’s Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 10th Legislative District Map May 24, 2013 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Just a few moments ago, my 10th District seatmates, Sen. Barbara Bailey and Rep. Dave Hayes, joined with me to send Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2013 CONTACT:Amanda Webb, Information officer to Sen. Barbara Bailey – (360) 786-7869Kurt Hammond, Information officer to Rep. Norma Smith – (509) 664-4055 John Sattgast, Information officer to Rep. Dave Hayes – (360) 786-7257 Statement from 10th District legislators on Continue reading
Rep. Susan Fagan’s weekly legislative update, which includes information on jobs, the economy and the tax increase proposal in Olympia. Continue reading
OLYMPIA…Following the collapse of a section of the bridge over the Skagit River on Interstate 5, the 42nd District legislative delegation, including Sen. Doug Ericksen, Rep. Vincent Buys and Rep. Jason Overstreet, issued the following statement.
“Today we give thanks that no deaths or major injuries resulted from the collapse of the I-5 Skagit River Bridge in the Burlington and Mt. Vernon area. The fact that everyone involved is accounted for and safe is truly a miracle. Continue reading
Zeiger – e-mail update, special session week 2, transportation budgeting and accountability reforms update. Continue reading
As we consider short- and long-term transportation solutions, citizen input is a critical component. The best ideas often don’t originate in Olympia. I hope the voices of our communities will not only contribute to, but drive, many of the transportation decisions moving forward. I encourage people to be engaged in the legislative process. Continue reading
Rep. Bruce Chandler provides a session review on issues relating to agriculture, wolves, land use and water: May 23, 2013. Continue reading
Brad Hawkins Home | About Brad | Brad’s Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 12th Legislative District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, Special Session Update As you may know after adjournment of the 2013 regular legislative session, the legislature was called back into special session beginning Continue reading
The biggest threat to employers in the ongoing special session is House Bill 2038. The centerpiece of the House Democrats’ plan to raise taxes by $879 million is to permanently extend the B&O surtax on service businesses. This includes a large category of Main Street employers. Continue reading